Man jailed for stalking and abuse of Suffolk woman
Sean Murphy sentenced to 65 weeks in prison for crimes including stalking
Last updated 19th Jan 2026
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for stalking and abusing a woman from mid Suffolk.
Sean Murphy, from Langston Hughes Close in southeast London, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on 8th January. He pleaded guilty to stalking involving fear of violence, battery, and criminal damage, and received a total of 65 weeks behind bars.
For stalking, Murphy was sentenced to 58 weeks in prison. He received an additional seven weeks for battery, to be served consecutively, and a two-week custodial sentence for criminal damage, to be served concurrently.
Murphy initially denied the charges before changing his plea. He has also been made subject to a five-year restraining order and ordered to pay a £187 victim surcharge.
In court, the victim’s personal statement was read aloud, detailing the emotional toll of Murphy’s actions:
“I often cry when I think about what Sean has put me through. I regularly suffer from nightmares. I am scared that I will never be able to trust anyone again.”
Following the sentencing, investigating officer PC Amy Hart spoke about Murphy’s behaviour.
“Murphy is a manipulative and dangerous man, who subjected his victim to a campaign of relentless intimidation and physical abuse,” Hart said.
“He would go through her phone call history and forced the victim to add him to her Ring Doorbell account so he could monitor her movements and connections.
“He would harass her with persistent phone calls, despite her blocking his number and made repeated threats to physically harm her.
“Stalking is a serious and distressing crime which can escalate into dangerous and destructive behaviour, and I would like to praise the courage and strength of the victim. I hope this sentence provides her with the chance to rebuild her life.”
PC Hart added that Suffolk Constabulary remains committed to supporting victims of abuse.
“Protecting victims and addressing this type of abuse remains a priority for Suffolk Constabulary and we urge anyone experiencing similar behaviour to come forward and report it.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available. Victims are encouraged to contact the police or the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 977 5690.